Tucked away in the woods, the Carriage Manufactory offers a secluded and intimate event setting at Hale Farm & Village. This vintage, two-story red barn provides a relaxed yet distinctive backdrop.. perfect for a one-of-a-kind cocktail hour, company retreat, or an intimate ceremony and reception.
The Carriage Manufactory
The Carriage Manufactory reflects Hale Farm & Village’s rich agricultural and industrial past, when skilled craftsmen built and repaired wagons, sleighs, and carriages essential to everyday life in the Western Reserve. Today, the first floor houses a collection of antique carriages and historic vehicles, offering guests an immersive glimpse into 19th-century transportation and trade.
The second floor provides seating for up to 75 guests and features a wide wooden balcony overlooking the West Side of the farm, an atmospheric setting for intimate gatherings and celebrations. (Please note: the second floor is accessible by a single staircase.) Thoughtfully updated for modern comfort, the Carriage Manufactory includes heat, electricity, and the option to add deluxe executive flush restrooms.
This unique historic space is available for rent Monday through Sunday, during or after public hours, June through October (10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.), offering a one-of-a-kind setting where history and hospitality come together.
Preparation & Set-up
Preparation and set-up times are arranged not to interfere with the general public or museum staff. Weddings or receptions generally begin at 5:30pm with guests arriving at 5:00pm. Making your event memorable is important to us; decorations are permitted as long as no tacks, nails, staples, or tape are used. Please consult the HFV Rentals Manager for lighting and other decorating details.
Staff & Security
Members of the Hale Farm & Village rentals staff are present at all rentals. When serving alcohol, it is the responsibility of the rental client to schedule for an off-duty Bath police officer to be present and for the alcohol to be served by an approved bartender or caterer.
Catering & Alcohol
Hale Farm & Village works with a variety of approved, award-winning caterers and bartenders for you to choose from for your event. Alcoholic beverages are permitted for rentals; in accordance with the laws of the State of Ohio, alcohol on the West Side of Oak Hill Road must be purchased through Hale Farm & Village.
Photography
Along with your rental, you and your photographer will have access to both the East and West Sides of Hale Farm & Village to capture one-of-a-kind outdoor photos throughout our scenic 90-acre property. Please note that during regular museum hours, the grounds and village may be open to the public, and other visitors may be present during your photography session.
If you wish to take photographs inside any of our 30+ historic buildings, an additional fee of $50 per building applies.
Payment Policies
A 50% nonrefundable deposit is required to hold a date, with the balance due no later than 30 days prior to the event. Facility and staffing fees do not include catering costs.
